Next week marks the 17th anniversary of when Chip Camden became an independent IT consultant. Read his reflections about some of his consulting engagements, and find out why he thinks it makes more sense to pursue long-term contracts.

Working from home sounds great, but it may not be the best arrangement for you -- or your client. Before investing in a home office, read IT consultant Chip Camden's four reasons why it might be in your best interest to work onsite.

Stretching the truth about your abilities to a prospective client can lead to big problems down the road. So why do some IT consultants do it from time to time? Chip Camden shares four reasons why lying to your client is never a good idea.